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The tax code often assumes that economic resources within a household are shared equally and that caregiving has no independent economic value. Both assumptions obscure the realities of inequality and disproportionately disadvantage women.

As bombs rain down, Babak Rahimi, a scholar of the Middle East, challenges the US press to convey the “messy” reality on the ground.

Somali immigrants in the U.S. haven’t just fled violence—they’ve fled climate catastrophes that the U.S. has helped create. Missing from Trump's hate filled discourse is the pervasive role of climate change in people’s decisions to move from Somalia

As the U.S. and Israel continue their bombardment of Iran and the conflict spreads throughout the region, we speak with two former U.S. government officials with experience in Middle East policy.

The whole world holds its breath

This review examines two new books on the history of revolutions.

She fought for the rights of Iraqi women, queer people, and marginalized communities. Now Yanar Mohammed has been shot dead in broad daylight in Baghdad.

“I am more fearful than ever, after this briefing, that we may be putting boots on the ground,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

American political leaders are openly stating that the United States is fighting Iran for Israel.

Is the party of Obama-esque corporate appeasement finally becoming the party of Sanders-style populism?